Statistics BSc (Hons)
University College London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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This programme provides a broad, thorough and intellectually challenging training in the theory and practice of statistical science. Skills in statistics are valued by a variety of employers and can be applied to various problems in science, medicine, technology, finance and economics. In your first year, you will study mathematics, statistics and some computing, which will prepare you for increased specialistion in statistics in years two and three.During the course of your degree, theoretical ...Read more

This programme provides a broad, thorough and intellectually challenging training in the theory and practice of statistical science. Skills in statistics are valued by a variety of employers and can be applied to various problems in science, medicine, technology, finance and economics. In your first year, you will study mathematics, statistics and some computing, which will prepare you for increased specialistion in statistics in years two and three.During the course of your degree, theoretical studies are balanced with developing practical skills, including in computing and the use of specialist software.In the final year, there is considerable flexibility to bias your programme towards either the more mathematical or applied aspects of the subject. In particular, about one-quarter of your work will be on a project involving extensive research supervised by a member of staff within the Department of Statistical Science. Previous projects include the analysis of rainfall patterns in southern Africa, an analysis of data from a clinical trial and an analysis of volatility in financial markets.

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6th
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9th
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

It is great here at UCL and the lecturers are most renouned for their expertise. I am a member of the poker society. Societies are very easy to set up here. The student union is..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

I would dearly love to come and work in England after I finish but it is near impossible due to work permit issues. I have no idea about any of the clubs the Uni have - what do..Read more

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A level:

A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D2,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

39 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

A* in Mathematics required. Further Mathematics preferred. If you are studying both then the A* can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme

A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), including A1 in Mathematics at Advanced Higher. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics preferred.

Pass in Access to HE Diploma, with a minimum of 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.

Mathematics at D2 required. Further Mathematics is preferred. If you are studying both subjects then D2 can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics.

A score of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics, with no score lower than 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics preferred.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction to include Distinction in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades A*AA, including A* in Mathematics. Further Mathematics is preferred. If you are studying both subjects then A* can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics.

Popular A-level subjects

Statistics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
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Further Mathematics
91%
Physics
62%
Economics
45%
Chemistry
19%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£37,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£37,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£37500 Per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
Statistics, Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)
It is great here at UCL and the lecturers are most renouned for their expertise. I am a member of the poker society. Societies are very easy to set up here. The student union is...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
Statistics, Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)
I would dearly love to come and work in England after I finish but it is near impossible due to work permit issues. I have no idea about any of the clubs the Uni have - what do...
Read more
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